Jian Zhaoxing

Chapter 381 Absolute Realm
This incident was quite a shock to Lin Yangyang:

“When you took the flute player back from Zhou Chongzheng, I thought he was a good person.”

"Looking back now, it's clear that these kinds of wonderful people are the most terrifying."

"Flute player? What is a flute player?" Yan Yu asked casually, having heard something he had never heard of before.

Lin Shi'an pointed at Lin Zhiqing: "When Zhiqing saved my fourth uncle, he obtained a person with high martial arts skills."

"However, that person was under the influence of hypnosis from the Mind-Reading Technique, lost his own consciousness, and could only be controlled by the flute."

Yan Yu frowned: "Lost your own consciousness?"

Lin Yangyang crossed her arms:
"It sounds pretty pitiful, doesn't it? I can take you to see it sometime in the future. Those flute players are no different from puppets; they can only be controlled by others."

"Even my sister Qing couldn't wake him up, so she could only let him sleep."

"If Zhou Chongzheng hadn't said that the court had explicitly forbidden him from appearing again when he returned him, we would have another helper now."

Yan Yu nodded thoughtfully.

Lin Zhiqing nodded:
“The flute player is indeed not very useful now. When Zhou Chongzheng sent him over, he made a big fuss, as if he wanted to make the whole city know about it.”

"If the flute player appears, it will definitely be related to our Lin family. We are too big a target."

"So, Zhiqing, did you notice something was off about Zhou Chongzheng the moment he brought the flute over?" Lin Shi'an asked.

"Not bad." Lin Zhiqing recalled for a moment:
"Before that, I didn't think he had any connection with the Zhenyuan Marquis's mansion, but his behavior when he sent the flute player over was clearly intended to make the Lin family hate him."

"At that time, the Zhenyuan Marquis's mansion was accused of harboring a flute player, so at least on the surface, Zhou Chongzheng could not send the person back to the Zhenyuan Marquis's mansion."

"But he didn't want to benefit the Lin family, so he was eager to announce to the world that the flute player was in the Lin family."

Yan Yu smiled and said, "Jiang Yunhe and Zhou Chongzheng are indeed the same kind of people, incredibly cunning."

"They can't use it, and they won't let others use it either."

"Therefore, we cannot let our guard down when facing Zhou Chongzheng." Lin Zhiqing looked at Lin Shi'an:
"Cousin, have your eldest uncle and fourth uncle already started taking action?"

Lin Shi'an nodded: "My eldest uncle and fourth uncle have low official positions, so they can only contact the military officers who previously supported the retrial to find clues."

“Jiusi has also been using his previous connections to gather information lately, so he has something to do.”

"Yes, cousin, keep an eye on their affairs to prevent any mishaps," Lin Zhiqing said.

"Don't worry, we will definitely protect your rear." Lin Shi'an smiled.

Yan Yu raised an eyebrow:

"I've heard before that your Lin family is divided and everyone has their own agenda. So, who has changed their mind now?"

Zheng Kuo must have been keeping a close eye on the Lin family's movements in Yongqing, so it's not surprising that Yan Yu knew about the Lin family's situation.

"Isn't it obvious? My dad and my fourth uncle used to be senile, but they've only become a little more clear-headed now." Lin Yangyang complained about her father without holding back.

"You're quite filial," Yan Yu smiled.

Lin Yangyang raised her chin: "Do you even need to tell me that?"

Lin Zhiqing smiled and said that, in fact, if Yan Yu hadn't mentioned it, she really hadn't noticed any significant changes in the Lin family.

Previously, the Lin family had many members, but their hearts were scattered, and suspicion and scheming always existed.

However, neither of them knew that the other actually wanted the Lin family to be better off.

Everyone tried to save the Lin family in their own way, but their efforts were not aligned.

The Lin family is now united, and this alone can prevent a lot of trouble.

Lin Zhiqing smiled, feeling that the scene before her was more vivid than before.

She explained in detail the plan she had developed around Ling Shuo. The key point, of course, was Yan Yu.

Although Yan Yu was very unhappy with Lin Zhiqing making him dress as a woman, he knew the importance of the matter.

Moreover, he also knew that Lin Zhiqing could use Wang Shujian to order him to do certain things.

But Lin Zhiqing did not.

She will clearly explain the pros and cons, luring people into her trap without them even realizing it.

This is an extremely formidable woman, and Yan Yu naturally has to be on high alert.

Moreover, Lin Zhiqing's plan does sound quite plausible.

After finalizing their plan, the group secretly observed Ling Shuo's movements.

Because of the special disease "Peach Blossom Epilepsy," the Ling family rarely allowed Ling Shuo to go out, for fear that he might offend other noble ladies.

Therefore, Lin Zhiqing could only use Wangshu Jian to dispatch a few skilled intelligence gatherers to loiter around the Ling family.

After several days of observation, Lin Zhiqing and the others finally obtained some information about Ling Shuo.

For example, in order to alleviate his symptoms, Ling's mother would buy a batch of maids from human traffickers every seven days.

Besides serving the Ling family, these maids also had to endure Ling Shuo's occasional harassment.

Over time, Ling Shuo's standards became more discerning; he wouldn't accept anyone who wasn't an outstanding beauty.

From a psychological perspective, this method not only failed to alleviate Ling Shuo's symptoms, but also showed signs of worsening.

This seems to be telling Ling Shuo that his feelings are correct, and that they do like him.

This foolish method stemmed entirely from the doting affection that Ling Shuo received from his mother and Zhou Chongzheng's wife.

However, in Dasheng, it was normal to buy maids from slave traders. As long as they weren't overly harsh or caused any deaths, no one could find fault with them.

Taking all factors into account, Lin Zhiqing created a perfect "pig butchering scam" for Ling Shuo.

Yan Yu was the bait in this pig-slaughtering scam.

Seven days later, it was time for the Ling family to buy maids again.

Lin Zhiqing made all the preparations in advance and stuffed Yan Yu into the maids who were to be purchased.

Of course, Lin Zhiqing used some tricks to dress Yan Yu up nicely.

Aside from being a bit tall, Yan Yu's appearance is undeniably stunning, far surpassing that of most women.

Before leaving, Lin Zhiqing didn't forget to give Yan Yu a lesson:
"Remember this: once you're in the Ling family, you must ignore Ling Shuo completely, and it's best to keep your distance."

Yan Yu yawned: "I understand men better than you do. Men all like gentle and considerate women."

"If you're too aloof, those young masters will find it boring."

Lin Zhiqing simply smiled and said, "I may not understand men as well as you do, but I understand patients better than you do."

"This is my domain."

"From Ling Shuo's perspective, he always felt that everyone liked him and that every move they made attracted his attention."

"So, you have to be special enough to stand out."

"No matter what Ling Shuo is like, you must resist temptation, guard yourself, and play hard to get. As the saying goes, what you can't have is always the most alluring."

Yan Yu's face darkened: "What do you mean by 'resisting temptation'? You have no faith in my character!"

Lin Zhiqing smiled and said, "I have complete confidence in you. Alright, do a good job!"

Lin Zhiqing gave many instructions and watched Yan Yu enter the Ling family from the shadows before returning to the Lin residence.